91B Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
About the role
As a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic for the Army National Guard, you’ll ensure that anything that moves on wheels is ready to hit the road. In this role, you will primarily supervise and perform maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles in the field and in the shop.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, service, maintain, repair, test, adjust, and replace systems and components on wheeled vehicles, associated trailers, and material handling equipment
- Perform recovery operations
- Service automotive electrical systems, including wiring harness, starting, and charging systems
Helpful Skills
- Interest in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems
- Interest in automotive engines and how they work
Civilian career opportunities
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to pursue a civilian career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies, and state highway agencies. You may work as a mechanic specializing in carburetors, transmissions, radiators, construction equipment, or endless track vehicles.
Training
Earn while you learn instead of paying to learn these skills. In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)
- Health care benefits
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.